I have a 2006 M3 Competition Package (ZCP) and had to replace one of my rims because it got bent. According to realm.com the part number is 36112282999 and so I placed an order for this item. It looks a little bit different from the wheels on my car. Not a huge difference but definitely a difference. You can definitely see the lug nuts more in the new wheel as they are more recessed in the old wheel. Also, the new wheel has the part number and other information stamped around the hub whereas the old rim was free of any stamping. Does anyone know if BMW changed the design of the wheel or are there two different part numbers. Thanks for any insight.
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Looks like your old wheel was a replica? I don't believe the design and stamping around the center cap was ever changed.
Also the paint color/finish difference is evident as well. -
Interesting. Thanks for that info. As far as the color, I think that is mostly due to the old one being dirty and the lighting difference between the two photos.Comment
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If you don't have any stamping, you have a replica. How's the weight difference? There should be BBS stamping on the inside of the OEM wheel as well.Comment
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Yep if there’s no numbering/stamping on the outside it’s not genuine BMW.
Also as mentioned the genuine wheels will have BBS stamped on the backside of wheel in an indentation.6MT SLICKTOP - OE CSL Wheels - OE CSL Brakes - CSL Rack - CSL Trunk - CSL Diffuser - AA Tune - AA Pulleys- AS 40% SSK - 4.10 Motorsport Diff - Bilstein PSS9s - H&R Swaybars - CSL Lip - Gruppe M CF Intake - Supersprint - M Track ModeComment
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If I had to take a guess, OP's original wheels are a set of VMR V703.
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Yup originals are VMR v703. Time to order 3 more OEM wheels lol. You could have had a replacement VMR for like $200 lol2005 Phoenix Yellow M3 Coupe 6spd
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Old wheels are replica. Offset might even be different than OEM wheels…
Here is a different set of replica that are on my friend’s car, looks better than VMR but still replicaGT4 Composites
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Could be Sportline 8S replicas. I remember these were the lightest CSL/ZCP replicas back in the day. Althought I don't think those had M3 badge on the wheels.Comment
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2005 Phoenix Yellow M3 Coupe 6spd
2013 Interlagos Blue M3 Coupe 6spd ZCP, CF roof
2007 Imola Red Z4M CoupeComment
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I had a set of VMR reps on an E36 M3 back in the day. They are still better looking than the stock E46 wheel IMO.Interlagos 06 M3, Autologic tune, Agency Power midpipes/exhaust, Fortune Auto coilovers, UUC SSK, Bluebus, Lightwerkz retrofit. MRegistry listing hereComment
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Looks like all you guys were correct. And yes Maxima SE, wish I had done little more research before purchasing the genuine wheel for over twice the cost of a replica 😢Comment
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Are you sure you have a real ZCP? Might want to double check that as well.Originally posted by Taxman View PostComment
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I have the VMR 703's currently and they're heavy as heck, noticeable felt going from my OEM 18's. Still waiting for a good set of BBS CH's to pop up, I've had my heart set on those.Comment
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